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Disc Cover can import images from iPhoto, Aperture and from a folder on your hard disk or removable storage. You can add to your document images or list of images.
Importing Images from iPhoto and Aperture
To pick up individual images from iPhoto (Aperture) and display them in the Source panel:
- Open the Import tab in the Source panel, and choose iPhoto or Aperture in the pop-up menu to open the Import dialog.
- The left box in the Import dialog displays events and photo albums. Select one or more albums or events (use the Cmd or Shift buttons to select more than one). Photos from the selected album(s) will are shown to the right.
- Select images, you want to import, and click the Import button.
The thumbnails and names of imported images will appear in the Source panel. You can drag them to your document.
Importing Images from a Folder
- Open the Import tab in the Source panel, and choose Photo Folder in the pop-up menu. Click Import to open the Import dialog.
- Select a folder that contains your images and click Choose.
- Drag and drop image(s) to your document.
Replacing Images Automatically
To replace an existing image with a new one, select one in your document and click on a new one in the Source panel.
An existing image can be automatically replaced when you import a new one. If a new image has other dimensions, it will be cropped to fit the area taken by the old image.
To have an image be replaced at import:
- Select it and choose Format > Image > Replace Image at Import.
- In the Preferences dialog, switch to the Importing tab, and select the Update replaceable text and images at import check box.